theek

Theek is a word used in Hindustani languages, primarily Hindi and Urdu, transliterated as theek and written as ठीक in Devanagari and ٹھیک in the Perso-Arabic script. It functions as an adjective meaning correct, proper, or accurate, and as an adverb meaning properly or suitably. In everyday speech theek also serves as a discourse marker to indicate agreement, assent, or acceptance, similar to saying “okay” in English.

In use, theek appears in both formal and informal contexts. Examples include: Yeh theek hai (This is correct/right), Theek hai, hum milte hain (All right, we will meet). As an adverb, phrases like theek se kaam karo mean “do the work properly.” As a standalone interjection, theek can be used to acknowledge agreement, roughly equivalent to “okay” or “alright.”

Etymology and regional variations: theek originates in the Hindustani lexical tradition, with cognates and closely related forms found across Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and other regional languages. The spelling in Perso-Arabic script aligns with Urdu script usage, while Devanagari spelling is used in Hindi contexts. The term is widespread in both formal language and colloquial speech, and it appears frequently in media, literature, and everyday conversation. In diaspora communities, theek remains common in Hinglish usage as a loanword that conveys affirmation or acceptance.

See also: okay in English, Hinglish usage, Hindi and Urdu basic vocabulary.